In this module, we explore the powers of technology to transform teaching and learning across the curriculum.
The module features five interactive explorations that demonstrate how technology creates learning experiences that would not be possible without it.
Geography
Mathematics
Science
English/Language Arts
History/Social Studies
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Maria Montessori and Principles of Learning
Each of the explorations in this module are based on set of principles of learning set forth by the educator Maria Montessori in her work with impoverished children in Italy in the early 20th century.
For learning to be deep and lasting, Montessori believed, educational activities and materials must have three elements:
Point of Interest
Self-Correcting Feedback
Constant Successful Learning
Montessori used hands-on materials and manipulatives (like the boy in the picture putting pins in a map), but as we shall see in this module learning with technology can create similar conditions for children.
Welcome to the Module
In this module, we explore the powers of technology to transform teaching and learning across the curriculum.
The module features five interactive explorations that demonstrate how technology creates learning experiences that would not be possible without it.
Maria Montessori and Principles of Learning
Each of the explorations in this module are based on set of principles of learning set forth by the educator Maria Montessori in her work with impoverished children in Italy in the early 20th century.
For learning to be deep and lasting, Montessori believed, educational activities and materials must have three elements:
Point of Interest
Self-Correcting Feedback
Constant Successful Learning
Montessori used hands-on materials and manipulatives (like the boy in the picture putting pins in a map), but as we shall see in this module learning with technology can create similar conditions for children.
Geography
GeoGuessr
Google Street View
Go to Sample NAEP Geography Questions for Grades 4 and 12
Mathematics
Where is math without numbers?
Zoombinis Website and Video Trailer from TERC
Read the article Zoombinis and the Art of Mathematical Play
Science
Edheads Science and Math Games
Create-A-Cane lets you build your own hurricane